Posted 8 months ago
Mechanical Engineer
@ Stantec
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for its Yellowknife office to lead projects as mechanical engineer of record and support design documentation, BIM modelling and contract administration. The role is full-time, requires a Professional Engineer licence and at least 10 years of experience, and includes about 10% travel to project sites in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Responsibilities:
- Lead projects as mechanical engineer of record
- Prepare design documentation, plans and models using BIM
- Coordinate mechanical systems with other building disciplines
- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs and perform site observations
- Mentor junior staff
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Minimum of 10 years of experience
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
- HVAC and plumbing design knowledge
- LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer, LEED Green Associate, LEED AP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
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Stantec
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Full company description
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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- Reported office locations
- 10160-112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2L6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Stantec
- Specialties
- consulting
- planning
- architecture
- engineering
- environmental
- interior design
- landscape
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- and project management
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 587 |
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Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
The Stantec Yellowknife office has a vibrant and dynamic environment with unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Our projects vary in size ranging from small commercial developments to municipal, government, community and private sector developments and facilities. Our multidisciplinary northern office is looking for a Mechanical Designer to round out our growing practice in Northern Canada.
In Yellowknife, work-life balance truly exists. Whether you’re interested in an exciting adventure filled with camping, canoeing, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, hunting or snowmobiling, or just looking to live in a beautiful, small urban centre, the North could be the place for you. Consider this an opportunity to build your career AND enjoy your life!
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements
- Lead projects as the mechanical engineer of record
- Assist in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats
- Utilize BIM technologies in development of three dimensional models of building mechanical systems
- Prepare and revise documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details
- Coordinates with other building disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent
- Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks
- Assist with the development of job specific discipline specifications
- Assist in the evaluation and selection of building mechanical systems and materials
- Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants
- Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating
- Implement sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment
- Perform calculations of building elements and well-defined mechanical systems using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
- Provide mentoring and guidance to junior level staff
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Basic ability in performing HVAC and/or Plumbing design
- Basic knowledge of the mechanical and/or plumbing codes, energy codes, ASHRAE standards, and other building codes
- Basic knowledge of building mechanical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards
- Basic understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
- Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions
- Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
- Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others
- Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD; Prefer experience with IES Virtual Environment
- Willing to travel to project sites in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (approximately 10% travel time)
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field & Licensed Professional Engineer
- Minimum of 10 years of experience
- LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred but not required
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for periods of time. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
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